For each of the following clusters, confirm that the total valence electron count is consistent with the

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For each of the following clusters, confirm that the total valence electron count is consistent with the metal cage framework adopted: 

(a) [Ru6(CO)18]2−, octahedron; 

(b) H4Ru4(CO)12, tetrahedron;

(c) Os5(CO)16, trigonal bipyramid; 

(d) Os4(CO)16, square; 

(e) Co3(CO)93-CCl), triangle; 

(f) H2Os3(CO)93-PPh), triangle; 

(g) HRu6(CO)17B, octahedron; 

(h) Co35-Cp)3(CO)3, triangle;

(i) Co3(CO)9Ni(η5-Cp), tetrahedron.

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Inorganic Chemistry

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5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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